This archive report was first published on 8 August 2019.
Jimmy Gait, a renowned gospel singer, has been keeping a low profile lately, prompting his fans to reach out to him.
According to a video shared on his YouTube channel, Gait revealed that he has been battling a rare condition and is unable to sing.
He has visited various local hospitals but was advised to seek special treatment abroad.
"For a long time, I’ve not been able to talk to you (fans). I haven’t been on social media for three months and a lot of people have been wondering ‘Jimmy Gait alienda wapi’," Gait said in a video message.
He went on to ask his fans to support him by whispering a word of prayer for him as he prepares to travel to India next week.
"I’m kindly asking for your prayers from anyone I’ve blessed in any way through my music. I believe that it shall be well," he said in a shaky voice.
Jimmy Gait is confident that God will guide him and that his fans will stand with him through the end.
He expressed his love for singing and prayed that he will be able to do it again after the treatment.
"I love singing and pray that I will be able to do to it again after the treatment, please pray for me. I love everyone both those who like me and those who don’t like me. May God bless you and keep doing whatever you’re doing till we meet again," he said.
Several gospel heavyweights have led fans of Jimmy Gait in supporting him, with many taking to social media to offer their prayers and well wishes.
